Eden Township is one of twenty
townships
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Although the term is occasionally associated with an urban area, that tends to be an exception to the rule. In Australia, Ca ...
in
Fayette County, Iowa
Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 19,509. The county seat is West Union.
History
Fayette County was founded on December 21, 1837, as a part of Wisconsin Territory. It was n ...
. As of the
2010 census, its population was 623.
Geography
According to the
United States Census Bureau
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, Eden Township covers an area of 36.44 square miles (94.37 square kilometers).
Cities, towns, villages
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Waucoma
Unincorporated towns
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Alpha
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at
(This list is based on USGS data and may include former settlements.)
Adjacent townships
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Jackson Township, Winneshiek County (north)
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Washington Township, Winneshiek County (northeast)
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Auburn Township (east)
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Windsor Township (southeast)
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Bethel Township (south)
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Stapleton Township, Chickasaw County (west)
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Utica Township, Chickasaw County (northwest)
Cemeteries
The township contains these five cemeteries: Alpha, Oak Lawn, Saint Marys, Saint Rose and Waucoma.
Major highways
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Iowa Highway 193
On July 1, 2003, the Iowa Department of Transportation transferred control of more than of highway to county and local governments in order to save money and to increase operational efficiency. Most of the highways turned over were short spurs ...
School districts
* North Fayette Valley Community School District
* Turkey Valley Community School District
Political districts
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Iowa's 1st congressional district
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* State House District 18
* State Senate District 9
References
United States Census Bureau 2008 TIGER/Line ShapefilesUnited States Board on Geographic Names (GNIS)United States National Atlas
External links
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Townships in Fayette County, Iowa
Townships in Iowa